US Bridges

RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek

Good

Dutchess County, New York · 0.2 MI E JCT Rts 52 & 82 · Structure no. 000000001026840

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,452
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,501 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRTE 52
CrossesFishkill Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT Rts 52 & 82
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates41.54246, -73.86596
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,452 (2018)
Projected traffic10,501 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek carry?

About 10,452 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 52 over Fishkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.